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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,224 and 15,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,224 and 15,360 is: 23,076.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224 : 15,360 = 15,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224/15,360 = 15,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224x = 15,360 × 15,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224x = 235,929,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,929,600/10,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,076.06

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